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Over $6 million in counterfeits seized at Savannah port

SAVANNAH, GA – The United States Customs and Border Protection found millions of dollars of counterfeit merchandise at the Savannah port this year.

Spotting all the counterfeit items that come through the ports isn’t always easy. Shoes, hats, and electronics are all on the naughty list this year. Also, toys are dangerous – some containing lead paint or choking hazards.

The sample table set up by Customs and Border Protection equals close to $7 million dollars in counterfeit goods. More often than not, officers say containers filled with these consumer goods are coming from China.

Read more on WTOC.

 





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